The great folks at MacPhun Software have released the new version of there awesome their Editing software Aurora HDR! This software was co-developed with award-winning HDR Photographer Trey Ratcliff. This software is available for both Mac and PC and can work as a stand-alone application as well as a plugin to Lightroom or Photoshop.

I first was awed by some of the great capabilities of MacPhun software when seeing demos of some of their software at the 2014 Photoshop World in Atlanta. Since then it has become some od my most used photo editing software on my Mac for quick and easy edits that aid greatly in my workflow!.Trey

​ If you're interested in this great software addition, now until the 27th of the Month you can get a discount on upgrades or new software purchases. Just follow the link in this post to get that discount and add Aurora to your workflow!

About Aurora HDR:Aurora HDR is not just a tool for merging bracketed images, it also provides numerous tools and countless options to create perfect HDR photos for every taste - from one-click presets and advanced tone-mapping, to layers, noise reduction and powerful luminosity masking controls.

Pre-Order Pricing: Current users of Aurora HDR may upgrade at a special pre-order price of $49 ($59 MSRP)New users can purchase Aurora HDR 2018 at a special pre-order price of $89 ($99 MSRP)A collection of bonuses will also be included with every purchase.Pre-Order Bonuses: Trey Ratcliff Deep Dive video (HDR Training by Trey Ratcliff) Travel Photography Tutorials by Matt Granger (2 hours of tips, tricks, and techniques to capture the best travel photos) Source Brackets (5 sets of HDR brackets) 3-month Zenfolio Pro website, including a complimentary design consultation. $60 value.

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​ Hi, everyone. Hope if you're a football fan your surviving watching your teams game this week. Last week we dove into starting steps with your new DSLR. Those included going out and shoot, Reading the manual and best ways to saw your images to your cards. So this week we're going to touch on further steps going forward.

Start out in manual mode,Today's DSLR's, which are high-end computers are so smart that you can just be passive and let the camera do all the work for you. But switching to the other mode options, you see on that dial open up all sorts of possibilities you expand your creative process. Where I would start would be in manual mode, if you are stepping up from shooting with a compact camera or smartphone you most likely were not adjusting your aperture or shutter speed. Now the time to learn those aspects of your camera and photography. At first, this will seem daunting, as you'll be adjusting your settings for each shot, but keep at it. And do use the autofocus built into your camera. (Note, next time we'll talk about Aperture and Shutter Priority).

Get organized!You've got a load of camera cards full of some great images you've taken, but if you don't file them on your computer correctly, this could lead to a mess down the road. I strongly suggest a file folder storage set-up. Main reason being is if you switch photo editing software down the road, it will not be a labor intensive task to move to another program! I currently use Adobe Lightroom; their are so many great programs out there now, so do your homework and see what features you want your program. Note: shortly I will have a short video training on setting up a file folder system, and also thoughts about some of the great photo software out there.

Learn your camera limitsWhen you acquire your new camera, the expectations are of course very high. Things you'll want to check is ISO-settings, or how your camera handles low light conditions. You want to take pictures in different light conditions with the different setting and see how your camera handles this. Other things would include auto-focus in low light conditions. And just how fast is your high-speed burst mode if you're looking to capture the action.

Protect Your PurchaseWhen you get home from the store or open that gift. Write down your camera serial number and put it somewhere safe. Also take 5 minutes and register online so you'll now if there is a recall or service required.

Hi All, thought I'd pass along some new release info. MacPhun software has updated its already fine software package of stand alone or plugin tools for photo editing. Some of my favorites in this software lineup include INTENSIFY Pro, Snapheal and Noiseless. You can check out info at: ​http://macphun.com/creativekit